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Program That Helped Me Was Thin Within
A personal story in the experience: I Need to Lose Weight
Jun 9th, 2007
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ou just journal what you eat everyday. Our stomachs have a fuel gauge in them just like the dashboard on a car. If you become body aware, you can feel this gauge click when you've had enough to eat. Our stomachs are about the size of our fist, so eating more of anything than that size is putting too much in there. I like pretending I'm on what I call "The bariatric surgery diet" - I have 3 spoons full of whatever and that's it until I feel a bit hungry again. I have lost 40 pounds in this manner and do not feel deprived. I find I'm a carbohydrate addict so try to limit the carbs. Also another thing - the more color in the food you eat - the better it is for you so that leaves out most carbs. Another thing - we are composed of mostly water - I forget the exact percentage - like 75%. So to keep our bodies thin we need to eat things that have a lot of water content. 
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  | Posted Jun 14th, 2007 at 2:12PM Wow, I rate you as a guru! Anybody who has maintained a 50 pound weight loss for 5 years knows what they are doing! You deserve an award!   |
 | Posted Jun 15th, 2007 at 2:56PM The comment about water is dead on! Drinking more helps maintain weight too, filling the stomach, and also keeping you from drinking soda! I read a stat once that over 50% of the American population was chronically dehydrated. Now I feel like I should go get some water, lol. +2 nods |
| Posted Jun 15th, 2007 at 5:17PM Now you made me thirsty! LOL A lot of people (including me) think they are hungry when they are really thirsty. I remember my Mom saying - go drink a glass of water when I was a hungry kid - but I was a rebellious hungry kid - so my hunger and thirst mechanisms got mixed up! I now appreciate a glass of water. I never drink soda - gave that up to the diet or thin god. |
 | Posted May 27th, 2009 at 6:51AM I will try the water. For me the hardest time is right before bedtime. +2 nods |
| Posted May 31st, 2009 at 12:15AM It's a difficult time for me too - I'm still a baby and love to sleep on a full tummy. So, I have compromised, I allow myself a half slice of bread and butter or some popcorn - a carb type of food makes you sleep better. Just don't get carried away. I now can eat only half as much as I ate a year ago. It has been slow going and it is gratifying to know that eating half a helping can become enough! Forgive yourself if you "fall off the wagon". Know there is tomorrow to becoming your thin self again. |
 | Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 12:20AM I'm proud of you Moxie for taking control of your weight issue. I still think you are gorgeous no matter your weight. Did you read the article on Cider Vinegar by Dr. Mercola yet? Drinking a teaspoon of cider vinegar in a glass of water before a meal helps slow down the absorption of sugars/carbs in your system. He says research shows that it is great for diabetics and for those overweight as well. Doesn't taste bad to me. +2 nods |
| Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 12:22AM I'm proud of you Moxie for taking control of your weight issue. I still think you are gorgeous no matter your weight. Did you read the article on Cider Vinegar by Dr. Mercola yet? Drinking a teaspoon of cider vinegar in a glass of water before a meal helps slow down the absorption of sugars/carbs in your system. He says research shows that it is great for diabetics and for those overweight as well. Doesn't taste bad to me. |
| Posted Jun 9th, 2009 at 2:32AM I did the vinegar thing yesterday but forgot today - gotta create a habit! Used to use vinegar a long time ago - thanks for the reminder! Love Dr. Mercola! He is so together. |
 | Posted Jul 7th, 2009 at 9:49PM Thanks for sharing! Great Suggestions. I am trying to lose weight, too. Totally inspired! |
 | Posted Jul 13th, 2009 at 12:44PM Great ideas! Keep us updated on your progess :) |
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